Local Redevelopment Authority (for Surplus Military Property)

In July 2008, the CITY OF NEW HAVEN, Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) requested recognition by the US Office of Economic Adjustment, as the planning entity, to create a redevelopment plan for the George D. Libby Army Reserve Center located on 200 Wintergreen Avenue in New Haven. In August 2008, the LRA was formally recognized with Robert Smuts, Chief Administrative Office designated as point of contact.

The LRA is tasked with determination for best use of the federal surplus property. To attain this goal, the LRA advertised for notice of interests (NOI) within the community for the Wintergreen Ave. site. The LRA will be meeting on a monthly basis to evaluate NOI responses and develop a re-use plan in accordance with federal requirements. The re-use plan will be submitted to the U.S Department of the Army for final approval. Meeting notices and meeting minutes will be posted on the City’s web page. Public participation at these meetings and in the planning process is invited.